management
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the act of organizing and controlling a business, a project, or a group of people.
the process of dealing with or controlling things or people; often used in business contexts regarding resources and strategy.
Simple“Good time management is essential if you want to finish your work before the weekend.”
In context“The project failed not due to a lack of funding, but because of poor management and a lack of clear communication between departments.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun when referring to the abstract skill or process.
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
the group of people who run a company or organization.
the collective body of executives or administrators who lead an organization, often contrasted with the workforce or staff.
Simple“The management decided to give all employees a bonus this year.”
In context“Tensions between management and the union reached a breaking point after the latest round of salary negotiations proved unsuccessful.”
UsageCan be treated as a singular or plural noun depending on whether you see them as a unit or individuals.
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
the way you handle a difficult situation or a medical condition.
the clinical or practical handling of a specific condition, patient, or crisis.
Simple“The doctor discussed the long-term management of his diabetes.”
In context“Effective pain management requires a multidisciplinary approach involving both medication and physical therapy.”
UsageCommonly used in medical and social work contexts to describe a plan of action.
Usage management agency · management company · effective management
From manage + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.